Yang SoonYeal (, born November 26, 1959) is a South Korean artist who works in multiple media, including painting and sculpture.
Biography Yang SoonYeal was born in Uiseong County, South Korea in 1959. She received both a bachelor's and master's degree in Oriental painting from Hyosung Women's University (Catholic University of Daegu). From 1996 to 2006, she taught oriental painting as an adjunct professor. Starting with Beokah Museum (Daegu), she held her solo exhibition in the US, Netherland, Japan, and many other institutions and museums. In 2021, the exhibition, 'Motherly Space' held at building. She awarded from 55 Contemporary Artist Awards (Seoul Art Center, 2010), and Best Art Award from the 40th Korean Council of Art Critics (2020).
Exhibitions (selection) 2026 《We Are The Land - Forbidden Fruits》, JENNIFER BAAHNG Gallery, New York, USA2026 《We Are the Land – Forbidden Fruits》, JENNIFER BAAHNG Gallery, Retrieved 2026-08-03 2026 《Warmth in bloom》, Grand Josun, Jeju, South Korea2026 《Warmth in bloom》, Grand Josun, Retrieved 2026-08-03 2025 《Ottogi Motherlove》, HONORSTONE, Yongin, South Korea2026 《Ottogi Motherlove》, HONORSTONE, Retrieved 2026-08-03 2025 《Jeong》, Hôtel de Rougemont and Spa, Pays d'Enhaut, Switzerland2025 《Jeong》, Hôtel de Rougemont and Spa, website = Vibes and Vistas, Retrieved 2026-08-03 2023 《Ottogi, Rainbow Has Come - Sea of Love》, Gallery INSA 1010, Seoul, South Korea2023 《Ottogi, Rainbow Has Come - Sea of Love》, Gallery INSA 1010, Retrieved 2026-08-03 2022 《Mother, the Force That Raises Motherly Ottogi》, Hakgojae Gallery, Seoul, South Korea2022 《Mother, the Force That Raises Motherly Ottogi》, Hakgojae Gallery, Retrieved 2026-08-03 2022 《玄玄 Epiphany》, The National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, Seoul, South Korea2022 《玄玄 Epiphany》 국회로 간 <대모신(大母神)> 양순열 개인전 - 월간조선 김태완 기자, The National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, Retrieved 2026-08-03 2021 《玄玄 Epiphany》, INDIPRESS, Seoul, South Korea2021 《玄玄 Epiphany》, INDIPRESS, website = 서울아트가이드, Retrieved 2026-08-03 2019 《本 Rhapsody in Hypostasis》, Zaha Museum, Seoul, South Korea2019 《本 Rhapsody in Hypostasis》, Zaha Museum, Retrieved 2026-08-03 2019 《Anima/Animus Ottogi》, Elga Wimmer PCC, New York2019 《Anima/Animus Ottogi》, Elga Wimmer PCC, New York 2018 《Rhapsody in Red》, Elga Wimmer PCC, New York 2017 《Yang's Women – Without My Arms to Understand》, Kunstuitleen Alkmaar, Amsterdam, Netherlands 2016 《I Long for My Home, Hamelhuis, Gorinchem》, Netherlands
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